Centuries before IBM built Deep Blue, Baron Wolfgang von Kempelen built a machine that could play chess against human opponents. And it almost always won.
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Posted by Ragbir Singh in India on Fri Mar 18, 2005 at 06:29 AM
Seriously, why does this thread exist? Other than an intro for this guy's ad, that is.
Posted by Rod in the land of smarties. on Fri Mar 18, 2005 at 06:48 AM
As I recall reading in American Heritage back in the 60s, Maelzel actually cheated to build up his device's win record. Rather than bore his audience with a full chess game, he would have challengers play preset end games, all of which could be won by the Automaton as long as he played white, a perogative insisted upon by Maelzel.
Posted by Phred22 on Tue May 16, 2006 at 11:13 AM
I think that machine was the beginning of online games. Look where we are now, millions of people play online games as a replacement for other entertainment methods. I personally prefer online backgammon.
Posted by gordman on Fri Jan 18, 2008 at 08:34 AM
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Dear Sir/madam, hi. We introduce our selves as a leading manufacturer and exporter of Wooden Chess Sets, Chess Men, Wooden Chess Storage Box, Backgammon, Solitaire, Cribbage, Domino, Magnetic Chess set, Multigames(5 in 1, 3 in 1, 2 in 1) etc. Our company is dedicated towards supplying excellent quality products at very reasonable prices in a very timely manner. Now we are looking for more business partners and alliance around the world. For further information/pictures of our products please feel free to email us at Thanks n Regards, R.S.Bagga, INDIA.
Posted by Ragbir Singh in India on Fri Mar 18, 2005 at 06:29 AM
Seriously, why does this thread exist? Other than an intro for this guy's ad, that is.
Posted by Rod in the land of smarties. on Fri Mar 18, 2005 at 06:48 AM
As I recall reading in American Heritage back in the 60s, Maelzel actually cheated to build up his device's win record. Rather than bore his audience with a full chess game, he would have challengers play preset end games, all of which could be won by the Automaton as long as he played white, a perogative insisted upon by Maelzel.
Posted by Phred22 on Tue May 16, 2006 at 11:13 AM
I think that machine was the beginning of online games. Look where we are now, millions of people play online games as a replacement for other entertainment methods. I personally prefer online backgammon.
Posted by gordman on Fri Jan 18, 2008 at 08:34 AM
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